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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,049.98, 1,449.42 and 656.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,049.98, 1,449.42 and 656.92 is: 906.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,049.98 : 1,449.42 = 656.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,049.98/1,449.42 = 656.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,049.98x = 1,449.42 × 656.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,049.98x = 952,152.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 952,152.99/1,049.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 906.83

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